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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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