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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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