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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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