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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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