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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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