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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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