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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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