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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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