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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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