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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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