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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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