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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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