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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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