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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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