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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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