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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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