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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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