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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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