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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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