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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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