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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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