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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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