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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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