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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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