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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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