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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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