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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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