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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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