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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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