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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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