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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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