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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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