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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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