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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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