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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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