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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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