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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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