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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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