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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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