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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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