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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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