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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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