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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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