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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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