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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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