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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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