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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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