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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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