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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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