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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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