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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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