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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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