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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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