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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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