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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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