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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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