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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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