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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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