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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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