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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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