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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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