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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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