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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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