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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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