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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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