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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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