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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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