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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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