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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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