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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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