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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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