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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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