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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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