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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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