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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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