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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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