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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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