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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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