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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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