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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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