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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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