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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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