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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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