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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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