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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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