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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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