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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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