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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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