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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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