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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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