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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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