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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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