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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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