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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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