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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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