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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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