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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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