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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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