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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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