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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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