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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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