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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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