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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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