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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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