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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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