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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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