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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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