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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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