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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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