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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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