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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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