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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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