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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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