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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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