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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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