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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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