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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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