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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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