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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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