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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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