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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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