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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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