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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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