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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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