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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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