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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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