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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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