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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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