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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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