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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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