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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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