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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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