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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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