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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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