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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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