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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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