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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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