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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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