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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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