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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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