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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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