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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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