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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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