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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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