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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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