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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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