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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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