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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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