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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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