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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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