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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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