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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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