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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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