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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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