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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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