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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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