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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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