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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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