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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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