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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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