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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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