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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the 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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