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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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