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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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