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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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