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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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