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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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