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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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