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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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