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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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