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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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