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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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