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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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