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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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