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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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