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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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