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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers 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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