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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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