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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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