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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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