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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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