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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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