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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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