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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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