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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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