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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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