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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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