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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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