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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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