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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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