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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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