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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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