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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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