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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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