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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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