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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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