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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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