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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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