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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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