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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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