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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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