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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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