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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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