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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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