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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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