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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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