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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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