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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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