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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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