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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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