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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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