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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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