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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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