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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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