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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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