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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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