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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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