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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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