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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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