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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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