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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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