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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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