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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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