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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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