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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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