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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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