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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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