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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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