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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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