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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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