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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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