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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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