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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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