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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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