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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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