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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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