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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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