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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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