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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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