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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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