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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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