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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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