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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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