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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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