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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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