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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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