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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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