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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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