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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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