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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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