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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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