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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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