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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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