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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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