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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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