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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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