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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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