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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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