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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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