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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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