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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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