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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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