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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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