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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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