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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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