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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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