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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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