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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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