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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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