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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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