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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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