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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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