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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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