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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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