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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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