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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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