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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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