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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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