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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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