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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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