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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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