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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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