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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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