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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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