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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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