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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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