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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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