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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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