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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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