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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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