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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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