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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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