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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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