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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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