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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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