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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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