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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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