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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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