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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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