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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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