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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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