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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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