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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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