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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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