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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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