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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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