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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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