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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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