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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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