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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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