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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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