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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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