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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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