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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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