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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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