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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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