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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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