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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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