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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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