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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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