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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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