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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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