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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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