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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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