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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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