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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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