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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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