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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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