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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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