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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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