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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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