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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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