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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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