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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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