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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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