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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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