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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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