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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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