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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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