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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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