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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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