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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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