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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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