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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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