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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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