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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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