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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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