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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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