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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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