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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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