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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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