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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important 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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