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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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