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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses