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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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