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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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