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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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