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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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