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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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