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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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