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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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