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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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