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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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