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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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