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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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