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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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