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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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