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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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