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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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