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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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