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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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