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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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