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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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