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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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