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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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