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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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