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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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