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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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