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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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