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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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