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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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