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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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