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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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