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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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