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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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