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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major 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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