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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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