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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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