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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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