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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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