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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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