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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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