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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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