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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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