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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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