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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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