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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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