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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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