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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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