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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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