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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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