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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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