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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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