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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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