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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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