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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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