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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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