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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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