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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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