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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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