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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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