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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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