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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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