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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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