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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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