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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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