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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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