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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines 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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