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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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