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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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