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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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