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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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