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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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