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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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