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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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