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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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