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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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