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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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