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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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