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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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