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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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