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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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