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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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