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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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