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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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