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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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