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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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