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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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