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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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