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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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