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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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