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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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