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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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