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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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