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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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