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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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