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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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