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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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