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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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