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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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