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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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