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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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