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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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