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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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