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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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