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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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