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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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