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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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