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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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