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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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