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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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