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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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