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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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