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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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