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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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