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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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