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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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