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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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