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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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