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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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