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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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