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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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