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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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