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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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