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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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