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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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