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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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