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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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