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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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