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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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