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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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