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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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