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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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