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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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