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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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