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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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