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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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