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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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