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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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