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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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