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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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