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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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