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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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