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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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