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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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