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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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