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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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