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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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