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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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