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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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