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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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