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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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