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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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