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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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