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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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