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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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