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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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