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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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