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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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