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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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