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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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