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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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